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20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Tiger Swallowtail
2013 year| Silver (.9999) | 28.02 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | 20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 28.02 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Coloured Canadian Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly resting on a Dandelion.
Coin number 1 of the Canadian Butterfly Series
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
2013
20 DOLLARS
Signature of artist GC
Engraver: Samantha Strath
Designer: Celia Godkin
Edge
Serrated
Comment
With its distinctive yellow and black stripes, the Canadian tiger butterfly is one of the easiest butterflies to recognize. This coin is the first in a new series of magnificent tributes to uniquely Canadian species.Be among the first to get your hands on this superb one-ounce flagship coin from the Royal Canadian Mint's new series of $20 fine silver coins dedicated to Canadian butterflies. Limited to 10,000 pieces, order yours today!
Special features
- This coin is the first in our exciting new series of Canadian butterfly coins.
- A magnificent numismatic proof finish.
- The coin is made of fine silver (99.99% pure) and includes colored elements.
- Limited edition of 10,000.
- Also available: a 50-cent silver-plated coin enhanced with colored elements.
- A first! Thanks to lenticular technology, the tiger butterfly on the elegant packaging appears to be flapping its wings.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a padded burgundy double-shell case featuring the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case is matched by an attractive lenticular-effect box depicting a tiger butterfly flapping its wings.
Interesting fact
The Tiger Swallowtail coin is a unique and interesting piece because it features a rare species of butterfly, the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus), which is native to Canada. The coin's design showcases the butterfly in flight, with its distinctive black and yellow markings, and the background features a stylized representation of a tree branch, leaves, and flowers. This coin is a beautiful tribute to the natural beauty of Canada and a great collector's item for anyone interested in butterflies or nature-themed coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 9024 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Tiger Swallowtail) 2013 coin.
